Ahmed Alkaram, MD
Urologist
1414 9th Avenue, Red Arrow Suite Altoona PA, 16602About
Dr. Ahmed Alkaram is a urologist and assistant professor practicing at UPMC (University of Pittsburgh) in Altoona, PA. Dr. Alkaram specializes in treating cancers of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, kidneys, prostate and othe male genital organs. He is also a certified kidney transplant surgeon from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the American society of transplant surgeons (ASTS).
Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Albany Medical Center Fellowship in Andrology. 2014
Albany Medical Center Fellowship in Female Urology 2015
University of Iowa Fellowship in Kidney Transplan 2018
Iraqi Board, Urology Counsil Board certification in Urology 2003
University of Baghdad MD. 1995
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant professor UPMC 2023 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Urological Association
- Mid Atlantic Section of the American Urological Association
Ahmed Alkaram, MD's Practice location
UPMC/ Altoona, PA
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